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I Think It Is Wrong That So Many of Our Veterans Are Homeless

Having been in this situation myself , it caused me to examine the epidemic in America. Being a First World power , we should not be experiencing this. Homelessness and such extreme poverty statistics.

Its a multi pronged problem IMO :

Corporate greed. The wage gap and average of short term "contract" jobs has become so large now it's almost stifling.

Job used to mean getting ahead. Now it's an acronym for Just over Broke. Designed that way to keep the rats in the wheel.

Among Veterans and Disabled its due to lack of understanding and quality efficient programs. And obscene bureaucracy. There's a severe lack of effective care.

Drugs. These are not party favors. They ruin lives.

No chance. Once you're homeless. Its almost impossible to break the cycle unless someone offers a hand

Let's get it together America. Were better than this
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luv2fly352 · 70-79, M
As a veteran myself,for years now i've made it my mission and my business to inform homeless vets of V.A. homeless programs and provide help and guidance in obtaining said benefits.However,there are veterans i've met who collect V.A. benefits they're totally entitled for reasons of their own still choose to remain on the streets so it's a two edged sword.